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Animal & Plant Cell Slides
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In this activity, learners make slides of onion cells and their own cheek cells. Use this lab to teach learners how to prepare microscope slides and use a microscope.
Adherence to HIV Treatment
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In this activity, learners simulate taking HIV antiretroviral drugs by using Tic Tac mints and Kool-Aid packets.
Mold Growth
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In this activity learners observe mold growth on different types of bread by measuring and recording the growth rate.
Single Serving Volcanism
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In this activity, learners eat a snack and make a model of the plumbing system of a volcano.
Build a Big Wheel
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.
Ship the Chip
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In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.
Chemistry in the Kitchen
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In this kitchen chemistry activity, learners explore the chemistry of crystals by making sugar crystals, consider a common chemical reaction type responsible for the rising of muffins and cake in the
Make a "Mummy"
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The Ancient Egyptians used a naturally-occurring salt from the banks of the Nile River, called natron, to mummify their dead.
Make Your Own Batteries!
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Body Electricity Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into conductivity.
We all Scream for Ice Cream
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In this activity, learners observe how salinity affects the freezing point of water by making and enjoying ice cream.
Multi-Variable Relations: Stressed to the Breaking Point
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In this math lesson, learners explore the relationship between the thickness of a spaghetti bridge, the length of the bridge, and the amount of weight that can be supported by the bridge.
Burn a Peanut
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In this activity, learners burn a peanut, which produces a flame that can be used to boil away water and count the calories contained in the peanut.
Pennies for Pits
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In this math lesson, learners use fruit to learn about proportions and percentages. Learners compare the weights of the edible and non-edible portions of fruit.
Invisible Ink
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In this simple chemistry activity (page 1 of PDF under SciGirls Activity: Colorblind Dogs) about acids and bases, learners will mix a baking soda and water solution and use it to paint a message on a
The Nose Knows!
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In this activity on page 9 of the PDF, learners test how flavoring extracts move through the walls of a balloon.
Cheese: Behold the Power of Chemistry
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Get Cooking With Chemistry), learners conduct an experiment to get an idea of how cheese is made.
Sweet Speedway
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In this activity, learners test different food items by timing how long it takes each liquid to slide from the top of a ramp to the bottom.
Cabbage Juice Indicator
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In this chemistry activity, learners make indicator solution from red cabbage. Then, learners test everyday foods and household substances using the cabbage juice indicator.
Hot & Cold
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In this activity, learners experiment with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, yeast, and baking soda to produce hot and cold reactions. Use this activity to demonstrate exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Making Sodium Acetate: Hot Ice
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In this chemistry activity which should only be done under adult supervision (page 10 of the PDF), learners will create an exothermic process by making Sodium Acetate.